Equipping Students with Dignity & Confidence

The Care Center exists to fight poverty and transform lives by providing low-income families and individuals with resources designed to meet tangible needs and help build towards a more sustainable future. Each year, we have the opportunity to help the kids and students in our community get ready for the new school year with dignity and hope.

The Back to School Bash

July 23-25

School-aged kids and students (Pre-K to 12th grade) have the opportunity to pick out a new backpack and fill it with supplies, shop for new clothes, get a fresh haircut, receive required health screenings, enjoy entertainment and treats, and more!

Dates & Times:

  • Thursday, July 23 | 3-8 p.m.
  • Friday, July 24 | 3-8 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 25 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

Every child attending must be registered. Pre-registration opens on June 28. Click the link below to sign up to be notified when pre-registration opens.

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Choose a new backpack
Fill it with school supplies
Get a fresh haircut
Shop for new clothes
Receive required health screenings
Enjoy entertainment and treats

My children were on cloud nine to be able to choose a backpack and clothes. We have not been able to give them this in a long time. – Adriana, Guest

Donate a Backpack + Supplies

July 12-19

We would love for you to help us serve over 2,000 students through our Back to School Bash by donating new backpacks and select school supplies.

  • Bring a new backpack, Ticonderoga pencils, or Fiskars scissors to Willow South Barrington on Sunday, July 12 and Sunday, July 19.
  • Shop our Amazon Wish List and have your items shipped directly to the Care Center.
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This is our first time here. The level of organization of this event is amazing; everything is in its place. Every server smiled and served us as if we were the only person serving. Thank you for doing this with excellence. – Nazir, Guest

Volunteer at the Bash

Be a part of spreading dignity and hope by volunteering at the Back to School Bash. Opportunities to serve include:

  • Sorting backpacks and school supplies.
  • Greeting children and families.
  • Helping guests shop in the Clothing Store.
  • Using your skills as a hairstylist or medical professional (dental and optical)*.
  • Distributing popcorn and treats.
  • And much more!

*The next time you visit your hairstylist, dentist, or eye doctor, ask them if they would consider volunteering at the Back to School Bash.

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